Protocol - Hopelessness - Adult
- Classification of Suicidal Ideation and Suicidal Behavior - Adolescent - Current
- Classification of Suicidal Ideation and Suicidal Behavior - Adolescent - Epidemiology
- Classification of Suicidal Ideation and Suicidal Behavior - Adolescent - Lifetime
- Classification of Suicidal Ideation and Suicidal Behavior - Adolescent - Since Last Visit
- Classification of Suicidal Ideation and Suicidal Behavior - Adult - Current
- Classification of Suicidal Ideation and Suicidal Behavior - Adult - Epidemiology
- Classification of Suicidal Ideation and Suicidal Behavior - Adult - Lifetime
- Classification of Suicidal Ideation and Suicidal Behavior - Adult - Since Last Visit
- Lethality of Suicide Attempts
- Suicidal Intent of Suicide Attempts
Description
The Beck Hopelessness Scale (BHS) consists of 20 self-report true-false statements that assess the respondent’s positive and negative beliefs about the future during the past week. Each optimistic response in the BHS is scored as 0, and each pessimistic response is scored as 1. A total score is calculated by summing the pessimistic responses for each of the 20 items.
Specific Instructions
The Beck Hopelessness Scale (BHS) is a proprietary instrument. Administration/use of the BHS requires a licensing agreement from Pearson Assessments, Inc. Researchers should complete and return an application to pas.licensing@pearson.com.
This protocol includes questions that can potentially identify respondents who are at risk of suicide. Investigators implementing this protocol should consider developing a risk management plan specific to their study to ensure the safety of participants. The following links provide additional information and guidelines for suicide-related research:
ora.research.ucla.edu/OHRPP/Documents/Policy/8/Risk_of_Suicide.pdf
Availability
Protocol
Summary of the Beck Hopelessness Scale
The Beck Hopelessness Scale (BHS) consists of 20 self-report true-false statements that assess the respondent’s positive and negative beliefs about the future during the past week. Each optimistic response is scored as 0 and each pessimistic response is scored as 1. A total score is calculated by summing the pessimistic responses for each of the 20 items.
The Beck Hopelessness Scale (BHS) is a proprietary instrument. Administration/use of the BHS requires a licensing agreement from Pearson. Researchers should complete and return an application to pas.licensing@pearson.com.
Personnel and Training Required
None
Equipment Needs
None
Requirements
| Requirement Category | Required |
|---|---|
| Major equipment | No |
| Specialized training | No |
| Specialized requirements for biospecimen collection | No |
| Average time of greater than 15 minutes in an unaffected individual | No |
Mode of Administration
Self-administered questionnaire
Lifestage
Adult
Participants
Adults, ages 17 and older
Selection Rationale
The Beck Hopelessness Scale (BHS) is one of the most widely used measures of hopelessness. The BHS has excellent internal consistency and test-retest reliability, and the concurrent validity is well established across a wide variety of samples. The predictive validity of the BHS for death by suicide in psychiatric patients has been established. The BHS has been shown to be sensitive to change and frequently has been used in treatment outcome studies.
Language
English
Standards
| Standard | Name | ID | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Human Phenotype Ontology | Depression | HP:0000716 | HPO |
Derived Variables
None
Process and Review
Not applicable.
Protocol Name from Source
The Beck Hopelessness Scale (BHS)
Source
The Beck Hopelessness Scale is a proprietary instrument and can be obtained through:
Pearson Assessments, Inc.
Attn: Customer Service
P.O. Box 599700
San Antonio, TX 78259
Telephone: 800.627.7271
E-mail: clinicalcustomersupport@pearson.com
General References
Beck, A. T., & Steer, R. A. (1988). Manual for the Beck Hopelessness Scale. San Antonio, TX: Psychological Corporation.
Beck, A. T., Resnik, H. L., & Lettieri, D. J. (1974). The prediction of suicide. Philadelphia, PA: Charles Press.
Kaslow, N., Thompson, M., Meadows, L., Chance, S., Puett, R., Hollins, L., Jessee, S., & Kellermann, A. (2000). Risk factors for suicide attempts among African American women. Depression and Anxiety, 12, 13-20.
Rudd, M. D., Joiner, T., & Rajab, M. H. (1996). Relationships among suicide ideators, attempters, and multiple attempters in a young-adult sample. Journal of Abnormal Psychology, 105(4), 541-550.
Verkes, R. J., Van der Mast, R. C., Hengeveld, M. W., Tuyl, J. P., Zwinderman, A. H., & Van Kempen, G. (1998). Reduction of paroxetine of suicidal behavior in patients with repeated suicide attempts but not major depression. American Journal of Psychiatry, 155, 543-546.
Young, M. A., Fogg, L, F, Scheftner, W., Fawcett, J., Akiskal H., & Maser, J. (1996). Stable trait components of hopelessness: Baseline and sensitivity to depression. Journal of Abnormal Psychology, 105(2), 155-165.
Protocol ID
640602
Variables
Export Variables| Variable Name | Variable ID | Variable Description | dbGaP Mapping | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PX640602010000 | Protocol 640602 - proprietary. Check DCW for more | N/A | ||
Measure Name
Hopelessness
Release Date
November 21, 2014
Definition
A questionnaire to assess hopelessness.
Purpose
This measure can be used to determine the components of hopelessness, such as feelings about the future, loss of motivation, and future expectations. Hopelessness is a risk factor for depression, suicidal behavior, and suicide.
Keywords
suicide, Hope, Enthusiasm, Success, satisfaction, Pleasantness, Unpleasantness, Beck Hopelessness Scale, BHS, Hopelessness Scale for Children, HSC, proprietary
Measure Protocols
| Protocol ID | Protocol Name |
|---|---|
| 640601 | Hopelessness - Adolescent |
| 640602 | Hopelessness - Adult |
Publications
Goodman, M., et al. (2020) Group (?Project Life Force?) versus individual suicide safety planning: A randomized clinical trial. Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications. 2020 January; 17: 100520. doi: 10.1016/j.conctc.2020.100520